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DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicGrades 6–8
SUN VALLEY, Nevada · Washoe County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students918
Student:Teacher20.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
DESERT SKIES
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 580
918
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+22.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in SUN VALLEY, Nevada. The school enrolls 918 students. It is part of the Washoe County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Nevada state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWashoe County
County32031
CitySUN VALLEY
ZIP89433
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID320048000932

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment918

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)